GENEROUS people in Tewkesbury have rallied round to help those organising the town's Christmas lights.
Volunteers from the Chamber of Commerce stage the annual display but last month warned that the £14,000 cost of this year's event would leave them with nothing left for next year's.
Since an appeal for help in the Echo, various people have donated money or equipment.
Chamber committee member Shelby Powell said: "Our target is to raise £5,000 by the end of December to ensure at least half of the funds are available to secure the 2013 Christmas lights display for the town. With generous donations, we have reached the first milestone of £1,000.
"We are still optimistic more local businesses will come forward to sponsor the lights to secure enough money for the 2013 lights display."